‘The arrogance is astounding’: How Real Madrid became the envy of world football

When Trent Alexander-Arnold was first considering a move to Real Madrid, which was some time ago now, a particular message was relayed. It was the same as that which Jude Bellingham received when given a tour of the Bernabeu by head of recruitment Juni Calafat. You can go to any other club and be a legend, sure. Being a legend at Madrid, however, is like nothing else in football.Such comments are why the chief executive of a major rival once commented, “the arrogance is astounding”.